Torts Question re: Reasonable Person

[ok123]

I know that a person with a defect is held to a reasonable person with that same defect. I also know that mentally insane people are held to the "normal" reasonable person standard, but my question is: Is a mentally retarded person held to a reasonable person with the same mental state, or are they held up to the regular reasonable person standard? Thanks.

[jgsmith]

I would say they are held to a normal reasonable person standard--so long as they are an adult.   

[waters]

ok123,

you answered your own question. mental retardation does not count. the test is reasonable normal person even for the retard.